Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians is seeking a Patient Service Representative for our Northwest Internal Medicine office in Columbus, OH. This position is a key point of contact for patients and provides patients and guests with a positive customer service experience from start to finish during their visit. This is a full-time role working Monday- Friday 7:30am-4:30pm.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure patients have a positive experience during their visit, whether in-person, telehealth and/or over the phone.
• Communicate regularly with clinical staff to ensure patients and office needs are met. Collaborate with team to create a positive patient experience.
• Greet patients and complete established check-in procedures upon arrival. Responsible for registration, including data entry of patient information and insurance verification.
• Collect copays, deductibles and/or outstanding balances.
• Answer phone calls and email inquiries from patients and COPC administrative departments in a timely manner; direct or escalate inquiries when needed. Contact patients for appointment reminders or scheduling purposes.
• Complete clerical tasks including but not limited to distributing mail and reports, filing, scanning, scheduling, data input, management of electronic fax inbox and general support to all office personnel.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient data and stay up to date with HIPAA regulations.
Qualifications:
Experience, Education, Licensures & Certifications
• Preferred: 1 year of administrative experience in a healthcare related setting
• Required: High School diploma or GED or 6 months of customer service experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; as well as interpersonal relationship building abilities;
• Strong organizational and written communication skills;
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage time effectively and respond timely to patients and/or visitors;
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA guidelines and understanding of patient privacy and ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality;
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; and able to lead by example;
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft programs, and understanding of Electronic Health Record ( EHR systems)